Archive · 15 Jan 2026
India's passport ranks 80th globally in 2026
India's passport is now ranked 80th in the world, which is better than last year's 85th place.
This means Indian citizens can visit 55 countries without needing a visa or can get one when they arrive.
Singapore's passport is the best, allowing entry to 192 countries.
The worst is Afghanistan's, with only 24 countries allowing entry without a visa.
Germany recently allowed Indians to transit through their airports without a visa.
As India's economy grows, more countries might let Indians visit without visas.
However, some Western countries might not be ready to do this because they are worried about immigration.
India does not allow dual citizenship, but some people think it should change this rule to make the passport more powerful.
India's passport ranking improved to 80th globally in 2026, up from 85th in 2025.
Indian citizens now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries.
Singapore's passport tops the chart with access to 192 countries.
Afghanistan's passport is ranked lowest, with access to only 24 countries.
Germany recently allowed visa-free transit for Indian travelers through German airports.
- Who
- India
- What
- India's passport ranking improved to 80th globally in 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- Increased visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries
- Current Rank
- 80th
- Previous Rank
- 85th (2025)
- Visa-Free/On-Arrival Access
- 55 countries
- Top-Ranked Passport
- Singapore (192 countries)
- Lowest-Ranked Passport
- Afghanistan (24 countries)
- US Passport Rank
- 10th (179 countries)
- Germany's Policy
- Visa-free transit for Indians
- India's Dual Citizenship Policy
- Not allowed, PIO booklets issued